Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Morning in Winston-Salem on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Rural Hall, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rural Hall, NC
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Trip Overview
This short, 11.1-mile drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Rural Hall, NC takes approximately 17 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, it's an economical choice for a single day. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing main roads like John Gold Memorial Expressway, University Parkway, and Broad Street. Since the origin and destination are both within the Southeast region and the state of North Carolina, you'll experience consistent regional characteristics throughout. This drive is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
| University Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Liberty Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Patterson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bethania Rural Hall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Rural Hall, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Patterson Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
6
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Rural Hall, Stanleyville
8
Turn slight right onto University Parkway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NC 66
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
10
Turn left onto NC 65
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bethania Rural Hall Road
11
Arrive at destination
NC 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Patterson Avenue
Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Rural Hall, Stanleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Rural Hall, Stanleyville
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NC 65 / Bethania Rural Hall Road
Turn left onto NC 65 / Bethania Rural Hall Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rural Hall, NC
Morning in Rural Hall on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 70% of this route. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles on the John Gold Memorial Expressway, offering a brief period of consistent speed. The journey progresses through a mix of main roads, transitioning from expressway sections to more urban-feeling parkways and streets. While not a winding scenic byway, the route provides a straightforward and efficient connection between Winston-Salem and Rural Hall, with a predictable driving experience.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on John Gold Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and University Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Patterson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Rural Hall, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Stanleyville along the way.
Stanleyville
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Winston-Salem, NC
Full guide →Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina. It has an approximate population of 251,000 (2022). Winston-Salem is one of three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad; the others are Greensboro and High Point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Patterson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rural Hall, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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